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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.74, 12,131.12 and 2,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.74, 12,131.12 and 2,243.35 is: 3,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.74 : 12,131.12 = 2,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.74/12,131.12 = 2,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.74x = 12,131.12 × 2,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.74x = 27,214,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214,287.97/8,086.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.30

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